Thanksgiving countdown: How many is too many?

And so the age-old question arises: How many side dishes is too many side dishes?

You want to have old favorites (and you've gotta have mashed potatoes, and gravy, and stuffing). My husband likes corn, so that's in. I like some kind of sweet potato thingy, so there's that. My sister and my sister-in-law are pitching in with sides and pies.

So, how many is too many? Five? Six? Twelve? Will there possibly be room for the turkey on the table?

Penny for your thoughts -- and a prize, too.

We'll do a random drawing of those commenting; winner gets -- yup --- it's a cookbook!

"Too many Thanksgiving sides!!" No such thing! It's a holiday built around the table, so give everyone their favorites--especially if everyone is contributing. My favorite part of Thanksgiving IS the sides; I won't even waste room on my plate with turkey when I could have more stuffing, mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, and homemade cranberry relish instead . . .

I can't imagine the thought of 'too many sides'...Thanksgiving is the best holiday for leftovers, so bring it on. My favorites are, of course, the standards of potatoes and gravy, stuffing and corn, but this is the only time of the year we have things like cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. It's a great holiday that brings great food and great family together - never 'too much'.

I am with everyone else on here...no such thing as too many sides! I definitely think there are some must haves. My must have is mashed potatoes. It is the biggest thing I miss at my in-laws. They never have mashed potatoes which is just wrong! I also love a good homemade creamed corn. YUM!

I would love to change he sides up a bit each year. However, there would be a mutiny if I tried to change one single item on the menu. My sinfully delicious sweet potato bake is the favorite. Of course, we also have to have mashed potatoes and gravy which is my favorite. In addition, I serve two kinds of cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, Brussel sprouts with bacon, homemade rolls, stuffing, gravy, and corn. I do switch around the appetizers each year. My family will allow that! Dessert is always pumpkin pie with homemade whipped cream and chocolate pecan pie. I added a pumpkin cheesecake one year, but it didn't go over as well. Happy Thanksgiving to all!